QC Inspector III

Kirby Corporation•Houston, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Stewart & Stevenson is hiring a Quality Control Inspector III at 10750 Telge Road, Houston, TX 77095. The role serves as a senior technical authority responsible for ensuring conformity of complex, safety-critical equipment. It supports the effectiveness of the ISO 9001 Quality Management System by leading inspection activities, supporting audits and customer inspections, mentoring inspectors, and contributing to continuous improvement in oil and gas and power generation manufacturing.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 6 years of quality inspection experience in oilfield, power generation, or heavy equipment manufacturing.
Previous Electrical Quality Control experience.
Strong working knowledge of ISO 9001 and customer quality requirements.
Experience supporting audits, customer inspections, and FATs.
Thorough understanding of AWS D1.1 for welded-part inspection.

Nice To Haves

Advanced technical education.
Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification.

Responsibilities

Lead and perform advanced inspections of critical components, systems, and final assemblies.
Interpret complex engineering drawings, industry codes, standards, and customer specifications.
Apply a thorough understanding of AWS D1.1 to inspect welded parts.
Support and interface with customers, third-party inspectors, and auditors during inspections and factory acceptance tests (FATs).
Review inspection plans, procedures, and records for accuracy and compliance.
Aid the quality engineer in creating procedures and inspection criteria.
Lead the review of nonconforming outputs and support root-cause and corrective-action activities.
Mentor, train, and qualify QC inspectors to ensure competency and consistency.
Identify recurring quality issues and contribute to continuous-improvement initiatives.
Support the ISO 9001 Quality Management System, including process effectiveness, product and service release, control of nonconforming outputs, internal audits, corrective action, and continual improvement.